Man Utd part ways with Carrick, line up Pochettino — Report

Manchester United has ended head coach Michael Carrick's tenure following a series of poor results that have left the club in the relegation zone of the Premier League. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported that United made the decision after internal discussions. This comes after a recent 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left the team 18th in the table.

Carrick's side has gone eight Premier League games without a win, with their only success in the past 11 matches coming against Roma last week. Pochettino, the current manager of the United States men’s national team, is seen as the leading candidate to replace Carrick. United would need to activate a buyout clause worth around $10m (£7.4m) to secure his release.

Pochettino, along with his long-time assistant Jesus Perez and other members of his coaching staff, are expected to join him at Old Trafford. Pochettino has a successful track record, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, including guiding Tottenham to the 2019 UEFA Champions League final.

Carrick, who joined United as a permanent head coach in May, helped the club finish third in the Premier League last season. However, his form has declined in the current campaign, with only one win in the first 10 Premier League matches and an early exit from the Carabao Cup. Carrick, a former United midfielder, made 464 appearances for the club and won five Premier League titles during his 12-year tenure.